WORK IT

PUT THE THEORY INTO PRACTICE WITH THIS BEGINNERS’ GUIDE TO SPEED WORK

It will come as no surprise to hear that, in order to race faster, you need to train faster. Training with a race-specific plan is the best way to do this (find plenty of free, downloadable options at womensrunninguk.co.uk/training/) but you can also create your own training schedule using these simple sessions. Aim for two speedwork sessions a week, with a break of at least one day in between (you can use this either to rest, cross-train, or to do an easy recovery run).

About Women’s Running

Speed up with the June issue of Women’s Running magazine, on sale now! We’ll run you through some classic sessions to build your running pace, and show you 11 smart shortcuts to running better. No problem running fast but can’t make the mileage? We’ve got expert advice on building up your distance. We’ll also show you how to take to the trails with confidence, and how to look after your body so that you steer clear of injury and illness. Plus, we’ve got all the usual must-have kit for road and trail, inspirational stories, race reviews and much more.